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Granit Xhaka gets probation over fake COVID vaccination certificate

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 7, 8:00 PM ET

Swiss footballer Granit Xhaka, who plays for Sunderland, received two years' probation after admitting he obtained a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate during the pandemic.

Why it matters

The case is a reminder of legal consequences for pandemic-era document fraud.

Background

Xhaka is Switzerland's long-serving captain and joined Sunderland after playing in Germany and England.

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